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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Signal Testing Conducted at 'Galerija Centrs' on Friday Morning

A routine test of the fire safety systems at 'Galerija Centrs' shopping center in Latvia caused alarm sirens to sound on Friday morning, but there was no actual threat to visitors or staff.

Feb 27 • 09:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Alarm in Birštonas Senate due to burning fan

A fire alarm was triggered in a Birštonas building when a fan in a bathroom burned, but no significant danger was posed to the occupants.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Alarm at the Sanatorium in Birštonas Due to a Burning Fan

Emergency services responded to a report of smoke in a bathroom at the sanatorium in Birštonas, where a fan had burned but was extinguished without injuries reported.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Roope was at the gym when the fire alarm went off - Police suspect a man of aggravated damage

A 21-year-old man experienced a panic-inducing fire alarm incident at a gym in Tampere, Finland, which resulted in significant property damage and an ongoing police investigation.

Feb 26 • 18:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Smoke Development at Radium Hospital

There was smoke development from a medical machine at Radium Hospital, prompting an evacuation and a response from emergency services.

Feb 26 • 12:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Fire Alarm Triggered at Vocational Training Institution in Kaunas

A fire alarm was activated at a vocational training institution in Kaunas, but it was found to be a false alarm caused by smoke effects used in a school event.

Feb 26 • 06:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fire at Exclusive Hotel - Fire Alarm Did Not Work

A fire broke out at the exclusive Hotel Le Hameau du Kashmir in Val Thorens, France, on Sunday, but the fire alarm failed to activate, leading to concerns about safety protocols.

Feb 23 • 21:35 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fire department call proved unfounded

The fire department responded to a call that ultimately was found to be without basis.

Feb 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Large alarm in Tampere – Fire

A fire broke out in a hall in Tampere, Finland, on Friday evening, prompting a significant emergency response that successfully extinguished the flames without causing injuries.

Feb 20 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: bus catches fire in Vinhedo and smoke scares residents

A bus caught fire in Vinhedo, Brazil, causing alarm among nearby residents, but fortunately, there were no injuries.

Feb 19 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Berlin: Major operation in the Reichstag

A gas detector alarm in the Reichstag building triggered a fire brigade response, with initial reports indicating a small amount of a hazardous substance may have been released.

Feb 19 • 14:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Fire Department Deployment in the Reichstag Building

A gas alarm triggered a significant fire department response at the Reichstag building in Berlin this morning.

Feb 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Smoke detectors may not work? The Ministry of Interior and Administration published a statement in a high-profile case

Concerns have been raised about the functionality of smoke detectors distributed in Poland, as reports suggest they may not be working properly, leading to widespread alarm from fire safety authorities and politicians alike.

Feb 18 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alarm of fire in the area of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

A medium-sized building fire has been reported in Vantaa near Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Feb 18 • 12:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fire Alarm at Preschool in Nacka

A fire alarm at a preschool in Nacka was triggered by steam from a water leak in an electrical central, not an actual fire, leading to an evacuation.

Feb 18 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carnival concerts in Guayaquil change venue and date after alarm fire

The Municipality of Guayaquil has rescheduled carnival concerts due to a recent fire alarm incident in the city.

Feb 15 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Entities coordinate response to fire alarm 3 in Guayaquil

Authorities in Guayaquil are coordinating responses to a major structural fire designated as alarm level 3, with multiple agencies involved in the operation.

Feb 15 • 18:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eyewitness to the Flamingo car fire: 'My heart was racing like crazy'

An eyewitness describes the chaotic scene of a car fire in a parking garage in Vantaa, Finland, highlighting the absence of alarm sounds and heavy smoke in the moments leading to the fire.

Feb 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Stopped toilets, cockroaches and defective fire doors. There was a red alarm for days. But no one did anything

The article investigates the poor safety conditions aboard the 'Scandinavian Star' prior to a tragic fire that claimed 159 lives, raising questions about the accountability of maritime authorities.

Feb 15 • 07:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A kettle caught fire at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport causing a major alarm

A kettle fire on an Airbus at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport prompted a large emergency response from local rescue services but resulted in no injuries or wider damage.

Feb 12 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fire alarm 3 reported in multicommercial building on Cuenca and Eloy Alfaro streets: 23 fire units were deployed

A level 3 fire alarm was reported at a multicommercial building in downtown Guayaquil, prompting the dispatch of 23 fire units to the scene.

Feb 11 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Firefighting ongoing in Tartu municipality

Firefighters responded to a fire in a two-story residential building in Aovere village, Tartu municipality, where a man and a woman were safely evacuated thanks to a smoke alarm.

Feb 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Not just smoke and fire: hidden factors that make smoke detectors alarm

The article discusses the importance of smoke detectors and emphasizes that not every alarm indicates a fire; often, false alarms occur due to benign factors.

Feb 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fire in motorcycle assembly factory in Guasmo Norte: 200 firefighters respond to alarm 3

A massive fire broke out at a motorcycle assembly factory in Guasmo Norte, Ecuador, prompting a response from 200 firefighters with extensive equipment.

Feb 9 • 12:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire incidents from Delhi to Gujarat create panic across the country

Multiple fire incidents in Delhi, Gujarat, Surat, and Chhattisgarh on Saturday caused significant alarm.

Feb 9 • 02:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Alarm for a building fire in downtown Helsinki

A medium-sized building fire has been reported in downtown Helsinki, prompting the deployment of eight fire units.

Feb 8 • 15:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Water poured from the ceiling. Hundreds were evacuated from the station

Around 200 people were evacuated from Poznań Główny station due to a fire alarm triggered by a water supply system failure.

Feb 6 • 08:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Enigma of 'Gold Tuna': The Boat Linked to Alias 'Mexicano' That Resists Disappearing in Manta

The Gold Tuna, a tragic boat linked to the murdered crime leader Flavio Leonardo Briones Chiquito, alias 'Mexicano', caught fire in Manta early Monday morning, raising alarm beyond a simple incident.

Feb 2 • 17:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Short Circuit on Panama Street Alarmed Shop Owners and Passersby

A short circuit on Panama Street in Guayaquil caused alarm among passersby and shop owners due to smoke emanating from utility boxes, leading to increased panic as people fled the area.

Jan 31 • 19:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Skellefteå won after trouble – with a dishwasher

Skellefteå overcame a fire alarm and evacuation to defeat Brynäs 4-3 after overtime, as they close in on Frölunda at the top of the table.

Jan 31 • 17:05 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

A Hall is Burning in Planá near České Budějovice. Firefighters Have Declared a Third Alarm Level

A fire has broken out in a hall in Planá near České Budějovice, prompting firefighters to declare a third-degree alarm.

Jan 12 • 06:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Incident in Ismaning: 16-Year-Old Sprays Fire Extinguisher Foam at Train Station

A 16-year-old boy misused emergency equipment at the Ismaning train station, spraying foam from a fire extinguisher and activating a fire alarm, leading to a police response.

Jan 11 • 14:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

While Charging: Electric Car Goes Up in Flames in Söcking

An electric vehicle caught fire while charging in Söcking, causing alarm among residents due to heavy smoke and explosions.

Jan 11 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Alarm at the Fire Department for a large fire in Kissamos - Burning near homes

A significant fire in Kissamos is raising alarms as it quickly spreads close to residential areas, fueled by strong winds in the village.

Jan 6 • 17:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Burglary at Sparkasse: The spectacular safe burglary in Gelsenkirchen - what we know

A dramatic burglary at the Sparkasse branch in Gelsenkirchen was uncovered by a fire alarm, leading firefighters and police to discover evidence of the crime in the basement, where it is believed the thieves accessed through a parking garage.

Dec 30 • 17:00 UTC

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